Diatomite (Kiselghur)
HIGH PURITY (HP) DIATOMITE/KISELGHUR
IFAB HP Diatomite is a series of acid-washed premium diatomite used primarily in extremely sensitive applications, such as API / pharma. This product minimizes leaching of minerals and metals in acid-sensitive environments.
IFAB DIATOMITE/KISELGHUR
IFAB Diatomite is our standard series for industrial and food processes. This product is effective when it comes to trap particles without affecting the color and flavor.
IFAB Diatomite is our standard series for industrial and food processes. This product is effective when it comes to trap particles without affecting the color and flavor.
Diatomite filter aid
Diatomite’s natural porosity and varying size and shape, is the unique properties that is used when filtering with diatomite as a filter aid. The principle is that you on a filter sheet build up a filter cake of diatomite where through the polluted liquid is filtered. For added effect a small amount of diatomite can be added to the polluted liquid during the filtration process. The liquid is passed through and between the diatomite particles which results in a very fine filtration at a high flow rate.
It was for more the 15 million years ago that the natural process started that has given us what we today call Diatomite. Microscopic singe cell algae’s call diatoms, died out and their fossilized remains these form a siliceous sedimentary rock known as Diatomite. These sedimentations can be found in several different parts of the world and therefore may vary in properties.
Diatomite consist of almost pure silicone dioxide, therefore also known as kieselgur. It’s inert which means that it will not affect the taste, odor or color of the liquid filtered thru it. Another important property of Diatomite is its porosity, which is a result of the varying in the individual fossils shape and sizes.
Diatomite filler
In the paint-manufacturing industry, Diatomite is used as a flatting agent (to achieve matt finishes), and for surface texturing. The abrasive properties of diatomite are utilized in polishing and cleaning products, and its high ability to absorb water and oil is used to advantage in a wide range of chemical products and processes.
